Creative Writing

[close] Welcome to the BurnDorm Goodreads Group — a private ember-lit archive for the creatives of the BurnDorm. This space is for Dormmates to support and celebrate each other's books, share what we’re reading, recommend favorites, and explore the stories that fuel our creativity. Whether you’re a published author, an avid reader, or a worldbuilder with a library tattooed on your soul — this is where we log the sparks behind the fire. 📚 What you’ll find here: 1. Book releases and WIPs by Dormmates 2. Creative reading challenges 3. Discussion boards for genre deep-dives, story structure, and magical inspiration 4. Monthly spotlight books (Dormmate picks or community favorites) 5. Shared reading lists that match quests, lore, or vibes 🔥 Our goal? Build a community bookshelf where creativity and storytelling meet — not just to read, but to burn brighter together. Membership is exclusive to BurnDorm Discord creatives. The link to join is shared only inside the server. If you want to join the BurnDorm itself, send a DM to the Dormkeeper @vladimirr_burn on Instagram.

[close] Do you write? Do you write to improve your life? To understand what's going on? What is a Black Swan? A Black Swan is an Outlier, something completely rare in the world. Centuries ago, it was thought only white swans existed. It was not until explorers made to to Australia that they discovered there are black swans. A black swan is someone who uses their intelligence, their creativity and their ability to write to delve deeper into the things in life that hold meaning for them personally. >>>Even when the challenges have been outrageous. We meet every week. Write with us! “I write because I don't know what I think until I read what I say.” ― Flannery O'Connor In composition studies, they call this "Metacognitive Learning," which means using reflection to learn from your own experience. We meet on Zoom & in Person in Jacksonville, Oregon for weekly writing sessions, called Shut Up & Write.

[close] THIS GROUP IS FOR AGES 13-19 If you are below 13 or above 19 you will be removed from this group this group is accepting new members Welcome to Poet's Corner — where words come to life. Inspired by Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone, this group is a safe space for poets to express themselves—and for anyone who finds comfort in poetry, even if you don’t write it yourself. Whether you’ve felt like an outsider, found solace in verse, or discovered pieces of yourself between the lines of a book, you belong here. This is a place to share, connect, and celebrate the power of words. Share your favorite reads, your own writing, or simply drop in to listen. Whether you're here to heal, to grow, or just to be—there’s a corner for you.

[close] Welcome to the official Goodreads group dedicated to Jade Ann Byrne — California eGirl, Paladin of all, rodeo queen, Red Cross instructor, tech world veteran, and living mythmaker. Here we explore the stories, books, and inspirations that shape Jade’s universe: from druidic wisdom and multiverse fanfiction to fashion archives, digital culture legacies, rodeo tales, and the cosmic romance of gaming lore. This is a space for readers who crave maximalist storytelling, chaotic eGirl energy, and mythic memoir. Together, we’ll read across genres — fantasy, fashion, history, memoir, tech, spirituality — always tying threads back to Jade’s ongoing legend. Join us if you: 🌸 Believe in stories that bloom in unexpected places. ⚔️ Want to swap recs for fantasy, memoir, and fanfic alike. 📖 Love weaving myth with modern reality. 💜 Are curious about Jade Ann Byrne’s archives, writings, or worlds she’s touched.